MSN Programs in Tennessee
Master's nursing programs build on the baccalaureate nursing education to prepare nurses for various areas of advanced nursing practice. Students select an area of concentration that matches their strengths and career goals. Concentrations found offered in the state of Tennessee include nurse practitioner, nursing administration, nurse educator, nursing informatics and nursing leadership. Other concentrations may also be found. The majority of nurses have been practicing long enough to know what area of concentration they want to pursue. The online and campus based master's nursing programs are listed below along with accreditation, concentration and contact information.
In general, master's nursing programs include coursework and clinical experiences that teach students nursing theory and research skills and how to apply them to their future nursing roles. Students are prepared to be leaders in advanced practice, education, management and in the overall health care system delivering health care and improving the patient care. Students will take courses in their chosen field of specialization to further develop their area of expertise. The master's of science in nursing is the necessary step for nurse that want to pursue advanced nursing careers or doctorate level education.
MSN Online Programs Offered in Tennessee
Online master's nursing degree programs are popular options for rural based nurses as well as those nurses with full-time work schedules. The online format allows for flexibility in class schedule and completion times. Online master's nursing programs listed below have the same accreditation as campus based programs and have the same coursework and clinical requirements. Both online and campus based programs in Tennessee can be completed in 18 to 24 months.
The job outlook is quite good for master's educated nurses in all specializations in the state of Tennessee. According to the Tennessee Center for Nursing - 2008 Registered Nurse Workforce in Tennessee Informational Brief, only 9.5% of work nurses in Tennessee held a master's degree in 2008. That means there are career opportunities for graduates of masters's nursing programs. Areas such as nursing education are critical to solving the nursing shortage and advanced practice fields are critical for efficient and cost-effective health care in the state of Tennessee. Find a program below that can help you reach your personal and professional goals.
You might also be interested in the Nurse Practitioner programs in Tennessee.
Find Tennessee Based MSN Programs Approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing
Schools Offering Online MSN Programs in Tennessee
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (Online), RN to BSN to MSN Online Bridge Option
Drexel University
Programs: MSN in Clinical Trials Research (Online), MSN in Innovation and Intra/Entrepreneurship in Advanced Nursing Practice (Online), MSN in Nursing Education and Faculty Role (Online), MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Management (Online)
Frontier Nursing University
Programs: ADN-MSN Bridge - Nurse-Midwifery (Online), MSN - Nurse-Midwifery (Online)
George Washington University
Programs: MSN - Adult Nurse Practitioner (Online), MSN - Clinical Research Administration (Online), MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner (Online), MSN - Healthcare Quality (Online), MSN - Nursing Leadership and Management (Online)
Graceland University
Programs: Online MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, Online MSN - Nurse Educator, Online RN-to-BSN/MSN
Grand Canyon University
Program: MBA and MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems (Bridge) (Online)
Kaplan University
Programs: MSN - Adult Gerontology Practitioner (Online), MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner (Online), MSN - Nurse Administrator (Online), MSN - Nurse Educator (Online), MSN - Nurse Informatics (Online)
Norwich University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Educator (Online)
Ohio University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Administrator (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator (Online)
South University
Programs: Accelerated RN-to-MSN (Online), Accelerated RN-to-MSN - Nurse Educator (Online), Master of Science in Nursing (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator (Online)
Stevens-Henager College
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing Administration (Online), Master of Science in Nursing Education (Online)
University of Cincinnati
Programs: MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Educator (Online), MSN - Nurse-Midwifery (Online), MSN - Nursing Administration (Online), MSN - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (Online)
Western Governors University
Programs: MS in Nursing - Education (RN to MSN Option) (Online), MS in Nursing - Leadership & Management (RN to MSN Option) (Online)
American Sentinel University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Case Management, Master of Science in Nursing - Infection Prevention and Control, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership, Registered Nurse (RN) to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
California University of Pennsylvania
Program: Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration and Leadership
Capella University
Programs: MSN - Diabetes Nursing, MSN - Nurse Educator, MSN - Nurse Educator Bridge, MSN - Nursing Leadership and Administration, MSN Gerontology Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN to MSN Online Bridge Option
Drexel University Online
Programs: MSN in Clinical Trials Research, MSN in Contemporary Nursing Faculty, MSN in Innovation and Intra/Entrepreneurship in Advanced Nursing Practice, MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Management
Georgetown University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education, Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Midwifery/ Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Nursing Education, Master of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Nursing Management
Lewis University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education
Loyola University New Orleans Online
Programs: BLEND Program (MSN Bridge), Master of Science in Nursing - Health Care Systems Management
Ohio University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Administrator, Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator
Sacred Heart University
Programs: RN-BSN-MSN Clinical Nurse Leader, RN-BSN-MSN Nurse Education, RN-BSN-MSN Patient Care Administration
Saint Xavier University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Leadership, Master of Science in Nursing - Executive Leadership
South University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing - Accelerated RN-MSN, Master of Science in Nursing - Accelerated RN-MSN - Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing - Accelerated RN-MSN - Nurse Educator, Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Educator, Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Midwifery, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration, Master of Science in Nursing - Womens Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Colorado Denver
Program: Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Health Care Systems
University of Phoenix
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing / Health Administration, Master of Science in Nursing / Health Care Education, Master of Science in Nursing / Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Business Administration - Health Care Management
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or
in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
University of San Francisco
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Associate's Track, Master of Science in Nursing - Bachelor's Track
Walden University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Education, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - General, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Leadership and Management, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - Education, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - General, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
Programs: M.S. in Nursing - Education (RN to MSN Option), M.S. in Nursing - Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Option)
Nursing Schools Based in Tennessee Offering MSN Programs
Belmont University School of Nursing
Belmont University School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The BSN and MSN programs are approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
Programs Offered: BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN - (Tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator), Post-Master's Certificate - (Options: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator)
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Belmont University School of Nursing, 1900 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212-3757
Carson-Newman College
The nursing programs are CCNE accredited.
Programs Offered: BSN, RN to BSN, RN -MSN & MSN (Concentrations: FNP, Nurse Educator), Post-Master's Certificates in FNP and Nurse Educator
- Carson-Newman College, 1646 Russell Avenue, Jefferson City, TN 37760, PH: 865-471-3425
King College
The King College nursing programs are approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
Programs Offered: BSN, RN to BSN, MSN
- King College - School of Nursing, 1350 King College Road , Bristol, TN 37620 PH: 423-652-4861
Lincoln Memorial University
The nursing programs are approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
Programs Offered: ASN, BSN, MSN - (Tracks: Nurse Anesthesia, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
- Lincoln Memorial University - 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway, Harrogate, TN 37752 PH: 800-325-0900
Master of Science in Nursing Regents Online Degree Program
The nursing programs are NLNAC accredited.
Programs Offered: MSN (Concentrations: FNP, Nurse Educator, Nursing Informatics, Nursing Administration)
Campuses: East Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University, Austin Peay State University, University of Memphis
- Master of Science in Nursing Regents Online Degree Program, PH: 615-366-3932
Southern Adventist University
The nursing program are NLNAC accredited
Programs Offered: ASN, BSN, Accelerated RN -MSN, MSN (Concentrations: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator), MSN/MBA
- Southern Adventist University - School of Nursing, 5010 University Drive, Collegedale, TN 37315, PH: 423-236-2961
Union University
The Union University nursing programs are approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
Programs Offered: LPN - BSN, BSN< Accelerated BSN, MSN/Post-Master's - (Education Track, Administration Track, Nurse Anesthesia Track (Jackson only), Family Nurse Practitioner Track, Adult Nurse Practitioner Track, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track), DNP - (Tracks: Executive Leadership Track, Nurse Anesthesia Track, Nurse Practitioner Track)
- Union University - School of Nursing - 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, TN 38305 PH: 731-661-5200
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga nursing programs are approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
Programs Offered: BSN, DREAMWork Nursing Diversity Program, RN-BSN Gateway, MSN - (Tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia), DNP
- UTC School of Nursing - 615 McCallie Ave. Suite 1051, Chattanooga, TN 37403 PH: 423-425-4644
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center nursing programs are approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
Programs Offered: Clinical Nurse Leader, MSN, DNP, PhD
- College of Nursing - 877 Madison Avenue, Suite 620, Memphis, TN 38163, PH: 901-448-6128
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville nursing programs are approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
Programs Offered: BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, MSN - (Tracks: Administration, Adult Health, Family NP, Homeland Security, Mental Health, Nurse Anesthesia, Women & Children), DNP, PhD
- UTK - College of Nursing, 1200 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37996-4180 PH: 865-974-7606
Vanderbilt University - School of Nursing
Vanderbilt University is accredited by the Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Programs Offered: Health Systems Management - MSN Online
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